unfruchtbar

barren; infertile

English translations

  1. 01

    barren

  2. 02

    infertile

  3. 03

    unproductive

Word details

German meaning
Nicht in der Lage, Nachkommen zu zeugen oder hervorzubringen; steril.
English meaning
Infertile
Synonym
steril, zeugungsunfähig
German example
Der Boden war unfruchtbar und es wuchs nichts darauf.
English example
The soil was infertile and nothing grew on it.

Example sentences with “unfruchtbar”

  1. Der Boden ist unfruchtbar. (The soil is barren.)

Frequently asked questions

Can it be used for ideas?

Yes, 'ein unfruchtbarer Boden für neue Ideen'.